Mom In The Picture | A Mother's Day Blog

Mothers Day 2013

Mother's Day is approaching slowly and sneakily, like a child trying to get into the cookie jar.  I know that sound well - it's eerily quiet.  So quiet that at first I breathe a sigh of relief that it's quiet in the house.  But wait.  If you're a mom, you know that feeling.  Something MUST be wrong.  If they were playing, having fun or underfoot, there would be noise.  Quiet can only mean one thing - something is going on that I need to know about!  I've had two approaches to this lack of noise.  One is to call the child's name (or all of them in quick succession) and see if I can pinpoint their whereabouts and then decide to either rush or not worry.  The second one I've been using more frequently.  I try to sneak up on them!  I notice the quiet, start quietly moving from room to room, looking and listening.  Then when I find them I act all surprised!  My kids are big now so I can usually find them doing a quiet activity like Legos or playing on the computer.  But still....  there is the chance...  that they will decide Sharpies are just as good as Crayola markers.

Spring holidays can be like that for me too.  It sneaks up on me and before you know it I'm standing in the card aisle of the grocery store trying to find cards for every mother and grandmother in my life.  With 3 kids who are also looking for cards.  And also with ten other people who are all looking for that "just right" card with the "just right" sentiment and "just right" humor or something.

Finding a gift for a mom isn't an easy task, and any Dad who has taken that on will testify!  Is she a jewelry person?  Perfume?  Clothing?  Purses? Shoes?  If you ask her she will probably say "pedicure, peace and quiet, no cooking."  So this year, I'm here to help you.  Do something she won't expect.  A portrait session for the family, just for her or maybe just for the two of you!

And for you moms who are thinking of a gift for YOUR mom, this works for you too!  Why not surprise your parents with the gift of a portrait session just for them?  For many couples, the last time they take a picture of just the two of them is their wedding.  Let this spring mark a new chapter for them - a time to get MOM in front of the camera!

For more information about family portraits with an emphasis on MOM, leave a comment or send me an email!  info@ndrobbs.com

Real Moms, Real Women | Puyallup Tacoma Womens Portraits

What is beauty?
Thanks to the amazing and wonderful Sue Bryce on Creative Live, I got to explore this question beyond just my personal thoughts and explore it as a business person.

What is it?
Is it a personal quality?
The turn of a nose?
A range of dress sizes?
Is it a sense of humor?
And then..
How do I capture that?
How do my clients feel when viewing their images alone in their home?
Do they say "wow what a great picture"?
Or do they say "nice picture, but I'm glad the kids are in front of me"?
I KNOW my clients are beautiful.  I want to make sure they see what I see!

So I asked a few friends to model for me.  Size is not an issue.  Skin perfection is not an issue.  I told them to just be comfortable and wear something simple.  These are all taken in their home, usually in the living room.

These are real women, real moms, and they deserve more token images in the once a year family portrait.

I'd really like to expand this project.  I sincerely want to photograph every age, every stage in life, every range of woman.  If you'd like to be a part of it please contact me or comment here on the blog.

Remember, I'm also looking for Fresh Faces for this year's advertising.  If you, your mother, your daughter or your friend are interested in joining the contest I'll take pictures until 9 pm May 12th!